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Software Developer Salary in Nevada (2026)
$61.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $99,308/year ($8,276/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $73,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $100,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $128,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $167,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $194,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,520 Software Developer jobs in Nevada (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Software Developer salary of $128,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $99,308 — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
| Gross (median) | $128,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,648 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,854 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $99,308 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,276 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Nevada?
- The median Software Developer salary in Nevada is $128,810 per year ($61.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $100,680 and $167,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $128,810, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $99,308 per year ($8,276 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 4,520 Software Developer jobs in Nevada in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nevada state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nevada.